Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

TN United Kingdom; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for the Care Assistant role, focusing on providing support and companionship to adults. No prior experience is needed, but candidates must have the right to work in the UK and a full driving license. Flexible evening and weekend shifts are available, along with various benefits including paid mileage, early pay options, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Early Pay App

Referral bonus up to £100

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Apprenticeship opportunities

Support for Care Certificate and NVQs

FREE Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and personal care.
• Assisting with mobility and household tasks.
• Overseeing medication and running errands.

Skills

Companionship

Personal Care

Mobility Assistance

Medication Oversight

Household Tasks

Errand Running

Education

Care Certificate

NVQs

Job description

Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends, Halifax

Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

We're looking for passionate individuals who want to help others to join our amazing teams. No previous social care experience is required. What we do need from you is to have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are NOT able to offer Health and Care Worker visas. Additionally, a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle is necessary.

We offer a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits include:

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
• Early Pay App: request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday
• Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
• Direct employment with access to holiday entitlement and pension scheme
• Apprenticeship opportunities for existing staff
• Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications, including your Care Certificate and NVQs. Your career development is important to us!
• FREE Blue Light Card: national discount for hundreds of retailers

Role responsibilities:

• Providing companionship
• Supporting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
• Assisting with mobility around the home
• Overseeing medication and medical support
• Helping with household tasks (cleaning, cooking, tidying)
• Running errands (food shopping, prescriptions)